Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Recent activity is part of Copilot's dynamic document snapshot in Word

🚨 The Signal: Copilot in Word now provides a 'Recent activity' summary, detailing document changes and comments over selectable periods. This increases visibility into data access and modification by Copilot and users, impacting data governance and audit trails.

The Impact

All users are affected, with a low security risk related to increased visibility of document activity.

  • End-users: Gain better insight into document changes and Copilot's interaction.
  • Security Teams: Enhanced visibility into document activity for audit and investigation.
  • Compliance Teams: Improved data logging for regulatory compliance.

Domain: M365-Apps · Impact: low · Workload: M365 Apps